Scientists Warn Invasive Feral Pigs Pose a Threat to the US
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Scientists Warn Invasive Feral Pigs Pose a Threat to the US
Scientists Warn , Invasive Feral Pigs , Pose a Threat to the US.
'Quartz' reports that wild hogs
from Canada are on the verge
of invading the United States.
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According to recent research, invasive wild pigs
have a "high potential" of crossing the Canadian
border and establishing new populations.
With no natural predators in states like
North Dakota or Montana, the animals
are able to quickly increase in numbers.
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This rapid population growth can cause voracious
consumption of native vegetation, small wildlife
and farmed crops in the region.
Feral pigs are also known to carry a number
of potentially dangerous germs capable of
jumping to pets or even the occasional human.
'Quartz' reports that the feral pigs that have invaded
parts of the southern U.S. are typically a combination
of escaped domestic pigs and wild boars from Eurasia.
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In the 1980s and 90s, Canadian hunters
deliberately introduced wild boars to be
used as livestock and controlled game.
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Pigs that were released, or escaped, were able
to mate with domestic pigs, producing what
scientists often refer to as "super" pigs.
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These "super" swine are larger, hardier
and more resistant to the cold.
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We went from having a general
concern about pigs crossing the
U.S./Canada border to having very
detailed maps showing where theyβre
most likely to move and establish
populations.
This can be used
to target control efforts, Ryan Brook, study author and professor
at the University of Saskatchewan, to 'Quartz'
Stock Markets Rally , Amid Investor Hopes for , Interest Rate Cuts in 2024.
On the morning of May 15, both the S&P and the
Nasdaq hit all-time highs after new data suggested
inflation may be easing in line with expectations.
Quartz reports that the Dow Jones Industrial Average
is also inching toward the record-breaking
40,000 mark, which it almost hit in March. .
According to the latest Bureau of Labor
Statistics data, April saw the Consumer Price
Index, a key gauge of inflation, rise by 3.4%.
At the same time, consumer prices
increased by 0.3%, slowing slightly
from March's 0.4% increase.
The latest data also shows that core prices,
which don't include food and energy, saw the lowest
increase since April of 2021, rising just 3.6%. .
As a result, investors have a sense of
renewed hope that the Federal Reserve will
begin to cut interest rates at some point in 2024.
The latest inflation data was released one day
after the Producer Price Index, which
measures wholesale inflation, increased 0.5%. .
Over the past year, the
index has increased 2.2%.
Shortly after markets opened, the Dow
jumped up 147 points, hitting 39,705, while the
S&P 500 and the Nasdaq saw 0.5% increases.
Shares in GameStop were down 30% after
experiencing a boost earlier this week by
the online return of investor "Roaring Kitten."
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'Yellowstone' has officially resumed production on season five. Paramount Network announced that filming on the Western hit's final season five episodes is now underway in Montana. While the start of production was later than previously thought, MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios still expect the drama to return in November, as previously announced last year.
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A Dog's Love, Is Good for Your Health, , Study Suggests.
They say canines are
humankind's best friend.
but puppy affection could be
more beneficial to our quality of life
than previously considered.
The study, published in the journal
'PLOS One,' researched pain levels among
more than 200 emergency room patients.
While some participants
received no intervention for
their pain upon questioning.
While some participants
received no intervention for
their pain upon questioning.
others were allowed time with a
therapy dog after rating their pain
and then rated their pain again.
The study found that those who spent
time with the dog consistently said
they were experiencing less pain.
As a hospital visit is an often harrowing experience, experts say they see great potential in employing the help of service dogs to aid patients' comfort levels.
As a hospital visit is an often harrowing experience, experts say they see great potential in employing the help of service dogs to aid patients' comfort levels.
The presence of a therapy
dog not only has the benefits
of supporting the patient's experience, but I think it
also serves as a comfort to
the care providers. , Mike Macfadden, nurse practitioner, via CNN.
Experts say they aren't surprised
that unwavering love and support
from a canine would correlate to experiencing lower pain levels.
Experts say they aren't surprised
that unwavering love and support
from a canine would correlate to experiencing lower pain levels.
The things that you can
gain from pets and some
of the positive emotions that could be elicited ... I think
could have an impact on the
pain experience itself. , Michelle Gagnon, assistant professor of psychology and
health studies at the University of Saskatchewan, via CNN.
The things that you can
gain from pets and some
of the positive emotions that could be elicited ... I think
could have an impact on the
pain experience itself. , Michelle Gagnon, assistant professor of psychology and
health studies at the University of Saskatchewan, via CNN
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